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The pandemic’s remote learning legacy: A lot worth keeping

The Hechinger Report

With the ability to log into lessons online, students at the secondary level won’t have to miss instruction even if they’re suspended, says Superintendent L. times the rate of white students, according to an analysis of federal data by the New York Civil Liberties Union. Oliver Robinson. Related: Schooling has changed forever.

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Students break single-venue learning world record

eSchool News

The school’s internet broadband was upgraded especially for the event, with each classroom fitted with video and audio communication and wifi infrastructure by Cypher Martin. More importantly, through 3D design and 3D printing, they develop design thinking principles along with critical analysis and problem solving capabilities.

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Librarians at the Forefront of “Future Ready”

edWeb.net

The Future Ready movement grew out of the Connect Ed initiative launched by President Obama in 2013 with several goals: to connect 99% of students in schools to broadband, and to address the need for more professional learning and leadership to ensure the effective use of technology. About edWeb.net. million printed titles and more than 1.5

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A Cross-sector Business Incubator in Taos, New Mexico: Building Networks for Frontline Talent Development

Digital Promise

Developed by the University of New Mexico-Taos Education and Career Center and local business partners, Taos HIVE was designed to solve challenges unique to rural communities, such as geographic isolation, education deserts , and lack of access to broadband and other services.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

" Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools? Tagged on: September 18, 2017 The NYPD Will Neither Confirm, Nor Deny, the Stories Behind This Story | WNYC → If you suspected that the cops spied on you, do you have the right to know about it?

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

" Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools? Tagged on: September 18, 2017 The NYPD Will Neither Confirm, Nor Deny, the Stories Behind This Story | WNYC → If you suspected that the cops spied on you, do you have the right to know about it?

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US Edtech Investments Peak Again With $1.45 Billion Raised in 2018

Edsurge

2018 Edtech Funding Breakdown In this annual year-end analysis, EdSurge counts all venture investments in U.S. Source: EdSurge Higher Education & Post-Secondary Post-secondary tools altogether saw a notable bump in funding. Adoption is one cause for celebration.

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